Janet Hoek
How the tobacco industry targets teenagers
The tobbacco industry has some new marketing strategies. Audio
Vape giveaways “despicable”: public health academic
A public health academic says British American Tobacco is using aggressive marketing tactics in a deliberate attempt to get a new generation hooked on nicotine. Two free music events held earlier this… Audio
Are Flavoured cigarettes targetting non smokers?
New research has found that despite tobacco companies saying they're helping create a smoke-free future, products are being made to target new markets. Audio
Plain cigarette packaging comes into force
Plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco came into force yesterday but Otago University researchers say although it's a good start the government needs to "step up" to make the country smoke free by… Audio
Smoking and Our Young People - Professor Janet Hoek
It could be the next step in stopping young people smoking. Otago University researchers have found that cigarette sticks with printed health warnings or unattractive colours, could enhance the… Audio
Social smokers back having smokefree ban outside bars
Research from Otago University shows most social smokers back extending the smoking ban outside bars, clubs and cafes. Audio